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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".17" citation="COMAR 11.20.01.17" title_num="11" subtitle_num="20" chapter_num="01" heading="Applying for Instructor Approval.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>An applicant for an approval as an instructor shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Be at least 21 years old;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Possess a high school certificate of graduation or its equivalent;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Be currently licensed to operate a motorcycle and have held a motorcycle driver's license for at least 1 year;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Be currently licensed to operate a motor vehicle and have held a motor vehicle operator's license for at least the last 3 years;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Have a satisfactory driving record the previous 3 consecutive years;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Be in good physical condition;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>Not have been convicted of a crime of moral turpitude;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>Have successfully completed the Administration's motorcycle safety education instructor preparation program;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(9)">
      <text>Demonstrate proficiency in teaching the approved basic motorcycle safety course in accordance with the standards established by the curriculum provider; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(10)">
      <text>Have no outstanding complaints or charges for alleged violations which, if proven, would constitute grounds for revocation or suspension, pursuant to Regulation .21 of this chapter.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>An instructor certificate may be obtained by submitting an application to the Administration in a form required by the Administration.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>In addition to the information required to be entered upon the application, the application shall be accompanied by the following:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>If the applicant has been licensed in another state in the past 3 years, a certified copy of the applicant’s driving record for the past 3 years issued by the driving license authority of the applicant’s state of licensure;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Certification by the applicant there are no reportable medical conditions;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>A statement certifying under penalty of perjury whether the applicant has ever had a driving instructor license or instructor certification revoked in Maryland or any other state;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Evidence of satisfactory completion of the Administration’s motorcycle safety instructor preparation program;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Evidence of satisfactory performance in teaching a minimum of one complete beginning motorcycle safety course; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Evidence of certification by the approved curriculum provider to teach the currently approved curriculum.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>The application shall be signed by the applicant.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>